Russia studying Africa’s Ukraine peace plan – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told a group of African leaders that he respects the proposal for peace in Ukraine…
Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?
Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting…
Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit
Egypt’s president has urged Vladimir Putin to renew the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain at a summit the Russian…
Tunisia brings destructive wildfires under control
Civil defence forces in Tunisia say wildfires which spread across five provinces for several days have now been brought under…
Wagner boss welcomes Niger coup in audio recording
Wagner mercenary boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has welcomed the military coup in Niger, according to an unverified audio message. Niger has…
Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as Omar Tchiani,…
UN condemns ‘unconstitutional change’ in Niger
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “strongly condemns the unconstitutional change in government” in Niger, his spokesman said on Wednesday. It…
Putin backs full G20 membership and free grain for Africa
President Vladimir Putin has said that he wants to see the African Union (AU) become a full member of the…
Analysis: Coup big blow to West Africa region
The announcement of the coup in Niger will come as a big blow to the leadership of the West Africa…
Travis Scott insists Utopia gig at Egypt’s pyramids will happen
Travis Scott has promised fans his live show in front of Egypt’s pyramids will go ahead in the future. The…
MP flies to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
An MP has flown to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of a breast cancer charity. Former sports minister…
Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum has issued a defiant message on Twitter after soldiers announced a coup overnight in the West…
Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties
The US has imposed sanctions on three top officials of Mali’s junta for their alleged involvement with the Wagner Group…
Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Ghana’s parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, joining a long list of African countries that have done so…
Godwin Emefiele’s arrest: How Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) boss ended up in court
Nigeria’s once-powerful central bank chief has been charged with illegally owning a shotgun and hundreds of cartridges, marking a spectacular…
Kenya’s president offers to meet Odinga amid tension
Kenya’s President William Ruto says he is ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga amid the recent cost-of-living protests. Dozens…
Mali PM denounces US sanctions imposed over Wagne
Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has denounced US sanctions on the defence minister, air force chief of staff and…
Women’s World Cup: Spain take on Zambia
At the Women’s World Cup Spain are playing Zambia. The score is currently Spain 2-0 Zambia. Victory for Spain will…
Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row
Nigerian Nobel-Prize winning writer Wole Soyinka has defended Afrobeats star Davido over a controversial music video which offended some Muslims.…
Tunisia-EU migration: Deal signed to strengthen borders
Tunisia and the EU have signed a deal to tackle “irregular” migration – meaning those moving in breach of rules.…